Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Winter China Cabinet - Peacock Style

Happy New Year Everyone!

Although the past year had some celebrations, a wedding and a new grandson, it did have it's heartache and challenges too. I am looking forward to, hopefully, good things to come in 2013. As I had stated previously, all of the Christmas decorations have been packed away. That doesn't mean that, as much as I'd like Spring to be here, it's still not Winter. And you know it is just by stepping outside! It's only 11 degrees here now and the high will only climb to 31 degrees.
With that in mind I decided to decorate the kitchen china cabinet for Winter.I started by taping some scrapbook paper to the back.

When I saw the peacock themed paper (bought on sale, 4 for $1.00, with a gift card from my youngest son and his girlfriend) I knew the direction I was going to go. I've been wanting to display my Candlewick somehow but, it is all clear and, I needed it to stand out.

I was already at the cash register at Pier 1 when I spied these Christmas ornaments.

Again, bought on clearance and with a gift card from my oldest son and my daughter-in-law. I love the color, kind of a chilling blue and oh the sparkles!
All that was left was picking out what of my Candlewick I wanted to spotlight.

I already had the perfect teal chargers from World Market so I used them to make the dishes stand out even more.

Some of the Candlewick I inherited from my Grandmother and the rest was purchased at thrift stores, estate sales and Ebay.

I love how it invokes the chill of winter without being cold. It is just the right feel to carry me through the next 2+ months until Spring!

Wow! That all came together perfectly! Isn't it wonderful having things from our mom's and grandmom's? I have American by Fostoria, and lucky for me, both my my and her sister (aka my aunt) both collected it! This year I put some lights in my glass cabinet so it sparkles all the time.......oh, sorry. Got carried away.....this is about you! I do love your blog....your ideas are so fresh!

I almost bought the same peacocks in a beautiful pink. I slept on it and the next day they were gone! I know better, but, I just couldn't commit. I needed about 10 for my silver tree for next year. You made a wise choice. The peacock really completes your display. Lovely.

What a thrill to see your beautiful collection of Candlewick. I used to have the large punch bowl with the tray and cups. I loved it but wasn't using it so I sold it when I was in the antique business a few years ago. I haven't missed storing it but it was a beautiful treasure. I love the blue accent and the background you chose.

Hi Kathe,I love the Candlewick dishes! I did not know that was they were called. Fun learning new things. The pop of blue really adds alot. Great display for Winter. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.Hugs,Jann

Hi Kathe :) I found you from the fancy little things link up. The blue china you have is so beautiful. I really love how the peacocks add a fun touch to the cabinet as well. Have a wonderful day!KristinIDelightinyou

Love the blue and the peacock paper is fantastic. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

What a great thrifty project! I would love for you to come link up at my weekly linky party Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. I'm working with a couple of bigger bloggers to feature great projects, so I'm hoping to bring fabulous exposure for participants! http://ajennuinelife.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-2.html